Dillard Will Return to F1H2O After Spinal Surgery
American F1H2O driver Brent Dillard has announced his return to competitive racing following successful spinal surgery in April, with the China CTIC Shenzhen team member targeting the championship finale in Sharjah this December after months of intensive rehabilitation.
The South Carolina racer took to the water this week for the first time since undergoing surgery under the care of Dr Richard Frisch at the Southeastern Spine Institute, marking his first steps toward returning to a team that has relied on substitute drivers throughout the 2025 season.
Marit Strømøy Releases “Last to Know” Single
Norwegian F1H2O racer Marit Strømøy has released her latest single “Last to Know”, blending her dual passions for powerboat racing and music as she prepares for a demanding November schedule across two continents.
The track, written and produced by Hallgeir Rustan at Stargate Studios in Trondheim, marks Strømøy’s return to recording after focusing primarily on her F1H2O World Championship campaign this season.
Sunday Results from Key West World Championship
Sunday’s Conch Republic Championship delivered a spectacular finale to the 44th Annual Offshore World Championship at Key West, with Mike Falco and Billy Moore’s Team Defalco claiming the Pro Class 1 world title in dramatic fashion whilst championship leaders Dirty Money Racing and Spirit of Qatar secured commanding victories in Super Cat and Extreme classes.
Team Brady Retain E1 Title After Miami Thriller
Team Brady secured their second consecutive UIM E1 World Championship title after the championship finale at Miami Seaplane Base delivered a dramatic conclusion that went to the final lap of the season.
Welsh pilot Sam Coleman and Finnish co-pilot Emma Kimiläinen held off a determined challenge from Rafael Nadal’s Team Rafa to claim both race victories on Saturday, ensuring Tom Brady’s team retained the Champions of the Water crown they won in the inaugural 2024 season.
Friday Results from Key West World Championship
Friday’s Southernmost Continental Championship delivered dramatic racing across all categories at the 44th Annual Offshore World Championship, with Mike Falco and Billy Moore’s Team Defalco claiming a significant Pro Class 1 victory whilst championship leaders extended their advantages heading into Sunday’s finale.
Team Rafa Takes Pole as Title Race Tightens
Rafael Nadal’s Team Rafa claimed pole position for Saturday’s E1 Miami GP season finale after Friday’s qualifying on Biscayne Bay, tightening the championship battle to a single point.
Aerospace Dynasty Enters E1 with Team Sierra
A Turkish-American aerospace dynasty has entered the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, with Team Sierra set to join the all-electric raceboat series for the 2026 season as the championship’s international roster expands to 10 teams.
Majority-owned by the Ozmen family through their Sierra Enterprises holding company, Team Sierra brings aerospace innovation and space technology heritage to powerboat racing.
Tom Brady Hosts Leaders’ Summit in Miami
Tom Brady hosted a Leaders’ Summit at The Setai, Miami Beach on Thursday evening, bringing together global figures from sport, technology, and business on the eve of this weekend’s championship-deciding Miami GP.
Class 3B’s 2026 Calendar Raises Affordability Questions
Plans for the 2026 Offshore Class 3B World and European Championships have cleared the UIM COMINOFF approval stage, setting up what organisers hope will be a landmark season for offshore powerboat racing’s entry class.
Wednesday Results from Key West
Wednesday’s opening races at the 44th Annual Offshore World Championship delivered compelling competition across 11 racing categories, with Monster Energy/M CON, Dirty Money Racing and Spirit of Qatar claiming victories in the premier classes at Key West.
Sheikh Hassan and Steve Curtis Win Key West Opener
His Excellency Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani and Steve Curtis MBE have marked their return to offshore powerboat racing with a commanding victory in the Extreme class at the 44th Annual Offshore World Championship in Key West, Florida.
UIM Court Annuls Jury Decision in Landmark F4 Ruling
The UIM International Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark ruling that annuls a race jury decision from the F4 World Championship and establishes new precedent on jury impartiality.
William Martinsen, competing for Black Pharaoh Racing, successfully appealed a one-lap penalty imposed following Race 2 at Mons on August 24, 2025.
Sam Coleman: “We’ve Been Here Before”
Sam Coleman stands on the brink of defending Team Brady’s Champions of the Water title, but the Welsh pilot knows that a slender three-point advantage heading into this weekend’s Miami finale means nothing is guaranteed.
The 2024 champion and his Finnish co-pilot Emma Kimiläinen have navigated a challenging season across four continents, maintaining their composure through dramatic racing in Monaco, torrential conditions in Lagos, and the constant pressure of championship contention.
Three-Point Gap Sets Up Thrilling E1 Miami GP Finale
Miami prepares to host the championship-deciding finale of the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF this weekend, as the all-electric raceboat series makes its historic United States debut at Miami Seaplane Base.
In Stark Contrast
I recently spoke to Erik Stark who is in Florida for the final round of the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship on November 7-8, finding himself and Team Miami at the bottom of the championship table, a position the highly experienced Swede doesn’t often find himself in.
Heavy rain and flooding wash out Coniston’s opening two days
Severe weather has forced the cancellation of record attempts at the 53rd Coniston Powerboat Records Week on both opening day Monday and today, with heavy rain and flooding leaving the Lake District venue underwater.
Organisers posted on their Facebook page this morning as rain continued to fall across Cumbria: The rain continues to fall here and the water level on the water has come up considerably overnight with majority of jetties underwater.
Warby Closing In on Father’s 47-Year Water Speed Record
Australian powerboat racer Dave Warby is methodically closing in on one of the most dangerous records in sporting history, the unlimited water speed record set by his late father Ken Warby 47 years ago on October 8, 1978.
Poret, Medori, Koch Hansen crowned in Qatar finale
Four world champions were crowned at the Old Doha Port Grand Prix of Qatar on Saturday, with Estelle Poret, Oliver Koch Hansen, François Medori and Roberto Mariani securing UIM-ABP World Aquabike Championship titles in dramatic fashion.
Key West World Championship Attracts Record 96 Boats
The 44th Annual Key West World Championship has attracted a record-breaking 96 boats for the November 2-9 event at Truman Waterfront Park.
The championship features a $250,000 purse funded by the International Hot Rod Association, representing a major investment in offshore powerboat racing.
Drama Unfolds as Qatar Aquabike Grand Prix Crowns Winners
Championship battles intensified across a thrilling day of UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship racing at the Old Doha Port Grand Prix of Qatar on Friday, with Jéremy Perez seizing the Runabout GP1 title lead after François Medori’s engine failure, whilst Benedicte Drange produced a stunning comeback drive in Ski Ladies GP1 and evening parallel slalom action delivered three new world champions.
The hectic schedule saw eight competitive sessions unfold in brutal October heat, with morning victories for Estelle Poret, Quinten Bossche and Amer Hawair followed by afternoon drama as Perez capitalised on Medori’s misfortune and Drange stormed from the back of the grid to claim a career-defining victory.
Malta Boat Show Debuts Chaudron’s Latest Raceboat
The Malta Boat Show returns to Dock 1, Cospicua from October 30 to November 2, 2025, and with it comes a significant moment for Maltese powerboat racing.
Chaudron Powerboats Malta will unveil the SVR 33, the latest evolution of the company’s championship-winning bloodline, designed by five-time world champion Aaron Ciantar.
Five Pole Positions Decided at Qatar Aquabike GP
Five pole positions were decided on Thursday afternoon as the final round of the UIM-ABP World Aquabike Championship got underway at the Old Doha Port Grand Prix of Qatar.
When Chuck Norris Became a World Powerboat Champion
Long before the internet decided that Chuck Norris doesn’t do push-ups but rather pushes the Earth down, the martial arts legend was doing something far more impressive: winning a world powerboat racing championship at 140 mph.
The year was 1991.
Qatar Grand Prix Practice: Kaloti and Hemain Lead
Competitors across five racing disciplines completed their free practice sessions on Thursday morning at the Old Doha Port Grand Prix of Qatar, with championship contenders posting competitive lap times ahead of this afternoon’s qualifying rounds.
Runabout GP2 Asian Continental Championship Six GCC entrants from Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia opened proceedings on the water following a packed briefing hosted by race director Marco Petrini.
Maskall targets F1H2O return
Kyle Maskall made his debut with the China CTIC Team at the back-to-back F1H2O Chinese rounds in Shanghai and Zhengzhou earlier this month.
Chiulli Calls For United Action On Online Abuse
Doctor Raffaele Chiulli addressed global sport leaders at the United Against Online Abuse conference in Stockholm last month, calling for united action against digital harassment affecting athletes, officials, and fans across all sporting disciplines.
Stefan Hagin Joins China CTIC Team for Jeddah GP
Former UIM F2 World Champion Stefan Hagin will make his debut with the China CTIC Team at the forthcoming Grand Prix of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, becoming the third driver to fill the seat alongside lead pilot Peter Morin in what has been a season of frequent changes for the team.
The 37-year-old German racer brings a wealth of experience to the team as they tackle the penultimate round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship on November 27th to 29th.
Falcon Tenders Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Five Custom Deliveries
Falcon Tenders, a British full-custom superyacht tender builder based in Southampton, marks its fifth anniversary with the delivery of five tenders.
The company operates from a 2,300-square-metre facility and works with composite, carbon, glass, and wood materials.
Qatar Aquabike Grand Prix Set for Thursday Start
Equipment is in place, registration and scrutineering complete.
The world’s finest aquabike riders are now making their final preparations for the start of the Old Doha Port Grand Prix of Qatar on Thursday morning.
World Aquabike Titles Decided in Qatar This Weekend
Qatar Returns to World Championship After Decade The State of Qatar makes its return to the international powerboat racing calendar this weekend when Doha hosts the final round of the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship for the first time in 10 years.
Aquabike Promotion and the Doha Marine Sports Club will stage the three-day Old Doha Port Grand Prix of Qatar on Doha Bay from October 30 to November 1.
